26404BR

Transportation Research Center

Position Overview

The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) at the University of Kansas (KU) invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in transportation, with special emphasis on highway safety, intelligent transportation systems, traffic operations, multimodal transportation, alternative transportation modes, and human-centered mobility.  The KUTC conducts, coordinates, and promotes transportation training, technology transfer, and research to the State of Kansas and the surrounding region, and has the following missions:

• To coordinate, facilitate, and stimulate interdisciplinary research in all aspects of transportation at the University of Kansas;
• To collect, generate, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to national, regional, state, and local agencies, to private industry, and to the citizens of the state; and
• To conduct research in transportation areas related to the Kansas economy.

The preferred start date is November 1, 2023. This is a 1-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment based on performance and funding availability.

Job Description

70% Research

• Lead and conduct collaborative research projects.
• Work interdisciplinary with other researchers from SoE and KU.
• Lead and assist in preparation of research proposals.
• Conduct research, prepare and execute experiments, analyze associated data.
• Prepare journal papers.
• Assist in mentoring and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students with their research.

• Prepare and present updates on research projects.
• Present findings in seminars and conferences.
• Assist in preparation of research reports.
• Participate in group meetings

• Assist KUTC staff with meeting the grant deliverables associated with current grants.

Position Requirements

This position is required to work on-site.

Required Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated on their research experience and communication skills, as evidenced by: (i) CV and cover letter, (ii) a 2-page research statement, (iii) prior research publications and/or patent applications, (iv) names of three referees, and (v) interview by videoconference.

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Steven Schrock, schrock@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction

Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete application includes online application form, resume, cover letter, names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on October 17, 2023 and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. 

Advertised Salary Range

64,634.00

Application Review Begins

17-Oct-2023

Anticipated Start Date

01-Nov-2023

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Conditions of Employment

Limited Term

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

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